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12 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Country Fair & Art Show The 22nd annual Country Fair & Art Show includes juried art show and sale, silent auctions, music, food, homemade marionberry cobbler, games, bouncy house, country store, book sale and much more. Free admission! All proceeds go to local support agencies. The art show/artists’ reception is Friday, August 11, 5 to 8 p.m.; the art show & country fair is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 12 at the Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration, 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. Info: 541-549-7087. Hiking Slideshow At noon on Friday, August 11 at the Sisters Library, all are invited to take a slide show tour of new trails in Southern Oregon with hiking guru and author William Sullivan. Free! For more information, please call Liz at 541-312-1032 or go to oregonhiking.com. Lifelong Learning with OLLI Thursday, August 10, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute invites you to sample classes in history, literature, and science. Learn more about this unique program from UO available to adults 50 and older. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 80 NE Bend River Mall Dr. in Bend (next to The Duck Store). Preregistration is required at 800-824-2714 or 541-728- 0685. For more information go online to osher.uoregon.edu. Book Corner Needs Books! The supply at the Friends Book Corner is very low! Donations are gratefully accepted Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Please consider donating gently used books 10 years or newer; CDs, DVDs, and books on tape (but no cookbooks at this time). Help the book corner raise funds that support programs at the Sisters Library. For additional information, please call Lynne Wood at 541-588-6077. Sisters Walking Group Enjoy walking with others? All are welcome to meet every Friday at Village Green Park for a walk from 10 to 11 a.m. For additional information call Gennifer at 541-410-9245. Open Computer Lab Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sisters Library, all are welcome to come to the open computer lab to practice computer skills and get help from library staff. For more information call 541-312-1072. New Student Registration Soccer Tournament Registration for new students in Sisters public schools will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 14-17 and August 22-25; at Sisters Middle School and Sisters High School for youth entering those grades, but due to construction taking place at the elementary school, new Sisters Elementary School students will register at the district offi ce, 525 E. Cascade Ave. Questions? 541-549-8521. Bend FC Timbers will host their 8th Annual Bend Premier Cup Soccer Tournament in Sisters and Bend, August 11-13. Over 160 teams from seven states and Canada will play at the Sisters High School and Sisters Middle School fi elds starting Friday, August 11 at noon. Free admission to see unrivaled soccer at its best! For more info call 541-797-6640 go online to bendpremiercup.com. Stars Over Sisters Star Party CPR and First Aid Class Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, August 19 at 8:30 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather then permits, plan on heading out to the SHS sports fi elds to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. For more info call Ron at 541-549-8846. Photographer’s Reception From 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 18 at Sisters Art Works, The Roundhouse Foundation invites the community to enjoy refreshments and meet 19-year-old Austin James Jackson. View his amazing photographs of the Oregon night sky in the ongoing “Sky Lights” exhibit at SAW. Free! For info call Kit, 541-771-2787. Eclipse Fabric Postcards Jackie Erickson is teaching a class on fabric postcards to commemorate the 2017 solar eclipse. The class is free (but you pay for materials or bring your own). Classes are Monday, August 14, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sisters Chamber building and Tuesday, August 15, at Lake Creek Lodge, from 6 to 8 p.m. Signing up in advance -is required; call 541-549-1814. Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. They feature songs, rhymes and crafts, all to grow young readers. Caregivers must attend with the child and are encouraged to participate! For more info call 541-312-1072. Help the Birds Native Bird Care of Sisters, a nonprofi t, seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Have some time to spare? For more info contact Elise at 541-728-8208 or lovenativebirds@gmail.com, or go to nativebirdcare.org to learn about how you can assist! Sisters Area Churches Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Sat. Vigil Mass | 9 a.m. Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Westside Church – Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 541-382-7504 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship westsidechurch.org Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (SHS) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, Sisters Community Church (Nondenom.) 503-932-2401; R.S. President, 541-549-4499 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) Seventh-Day Adventist Church sisterschurch.com 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D Baha’i Faith Meetings 541-588-6288 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Devotional Gatherings, Classes & Discussion Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 Chapel in the Pines – Camp Sherman 541-549-9971 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the AHA “Heartsaver” CPR/AED module Saturday, August 12 and the First Aid module Sunday, August 13 at the Sisters Fire Hall. The cost is $30 which includes a student workbook and completion card. Register by Monday, August 7 at sistersfi re.com (CPR tab) or at the Sisters Fire Hall, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For info call Gail at 541-595-5712. Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Bring family and friends to a Pancake Breakfast at the Camp Sherman Community Hall on Sunday, August 20 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. for all-you-can-eat ham, eggs, pancakes, OJ and coffee, plus a special offering of “Egglipse stacks.” Adults are $8, kids ages 5-10 are $5, under 5 free. Sponsored by the Camp Sherman Historical Society and Friends of the Metolius. For additional information, please call 541-595-2719. Food Drive at the Library Saturday, August 12, you may bring non-perishable food items to the Sisters Library and receive $1 per item off library overdue fi nes (up to $5 per day)! And even if you do not have fi nes, items are still appreciated during the week-long “Build a Better World” Food Drive for the NeighborImpact food bank. For more info call 541-312-1034. Calling all Crafters Quality-oriented crafters for the annual Snowfl ake Boutique on Nov. 3-4 are sought. Jury is at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 12 at Highland Baptist Church in Redmond. Info: Randi, 541- 504-4048; Jan, 541-350-4888; or Tina, 541-447-1640 or go to snowfl akeboutique.org. Open House for SHS Transfers (Grades 10-12) All transfer students grades 10-12 are invited to Sisters High School on Monday, August 28 for a transfer-student open house, running 9 to 11 a.m. Stop by any time during that two-hour period for a tour, a locker, and help with your schedule. Questions? Call Mrs. Greaney at 541-549-0200 or Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691. SHS Freshmen Orientation Incoming freshman are invited to Sisters High School Monday, August 28 for new student orientation, running 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seniors and juniors serve as leaders and mentors, with large and small group activities of team-building and discussions. After lunch, students get locker assignments and run through a shortened version of their day. Bus routes will run in the morning and afternoon. For more info call Mrs. Greaney at 541-549-0200 or Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691. Mentors Needed! Circle of Friends has children in Sisters waiting for a mentor. Can you invest time in the life of a child? For more information call Nicky at 541- 588-6445 or email nicky@ acircleoffriendsoregon.com, or learn more about the program at acircleoffriendsoregon.com. Caregivers’ Support Group A free support group for caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia takes place at Sisters City Hall the third Tuesday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. Info: 800-272-3900 or go online to alz.org/oregon. Taking “Bling” Donations Sisters Kiwanis is taking donations of antique or vintage jewelry and watches, even costume and broken pieces, all year long in preparation for next year’s Antique & Collectibles Sale. Questions, or to arrange for pickup of larger items, please call Leart at 541- 410-2890. You may also drop off small items off at Essentials Skin Care, at 492 E. Main Ave. Interpretive Walk with Friends of the Metolius On Saturday, August 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., join retired USFS ecologist Maret Pajutee in exploring nature and outdoor meditation techniques along the Metolius River. Meet at Allingham Bridge (one mile down-river from the Camp Sherman Store) and bring a beach towel or mat/cushion (no dogs, please). For more information call 541-549-3082. Wanted: Wild West Actors! Volunteers of all ages who would like to act in the Sisters Wild West Show taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 19 & 20, call Richard Esterman at 541-420-0279. Kindergarteners’ Story Time A special Story Time just for children entering Kindergarten is scheduled at the Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29. Caregivers must attend with the child. Questions? Call 541-312-1072. August Art in the Library During August, the Sisters Library will exhibit kids’ art in the community room with the theme, “Build a Better World.” In addition, Wendy Birnbaum will be exhibiting her photography in the computer room. For more information contact Zeta at 541-549-6157. School Supply Drive Sisters Les Schwab is once again hosting the annual Sisters School Supply Drive with a collection bin. You may drop off NEW school supplies for Sisters students: college-ruled spiral notebooks, notebook paper & dividers, blue & black ink pens, pencils/pencil boxes, 3-ring zip pencil pouches, 24-pack Crayola crayons. For more info call 541-549-0155. cat of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. FOUND DOG: A RED HEELER, male, was found on the shoulder off Hwy. 126 between Sisters and Redmond, near Cline Falls Road. If you know the owner, please call Zach at 541-588-0854. FREE CAT: “CRICKET” adopted herself to us six weeks ago. She’s a wonderful cat and very affectionate. She will undoubtedly provide someone great companionship. Please call 541-588-6255 or send an email to: tomkopec@easystreet.net. FREE CAT: “McKITTY” needs a new home due to her caretaker’s relocation. She is a cautious girl. Please call 858-335-5934 or send an email to: glgalina@gmail.com. Lost pets? Call HSCO, 541-382-3537; BrightSide Animal Center, 541-923- 0882; Des. Co. Animal Control, 541-388-6596; Sisters Vet Clinic, 541-549- 6961; Black Butte Vet Clinic, 541-549-1837; Broken Top Vet Clinic, 541-389- 0391. And go to Facebook.com/FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts JARVIS is a loving 8-year-old Domestic Shorthair looking for a home that can provide him with the care and attention he needs. This handsome fellow sadly arrived as a stray, so his history is unknown. But Jarvis has been a sweet and friendly cat the entire time he’s been at the shelter. Come meet this wonderful boy! SPONSORED BY Black Butte Veterinary Clinic 541-549-1837 POLICY: Nonprofi ts, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices may run on this page at no charge. All submissions are subject to editing and run only as space allows, fi rst-come-fi rst-served. Email to: teresa@nuggetnews.com or drop off at The Nugget, 442 E. Main Ave. Your text must include a “for more information” phone number. Deadline is noon, Mondays.